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Thousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… contain sensitive or confidential information – laptops, hard drives, monitors – in a shared storage area, easily … employees from other agencies, as well as three boxes of hard drives taken from state computers stored behind an ITS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… the theft and brought the matter to Flynn's office as part of their ongoing partnership. Erickson was terminated from … Erickson systematically defrauded the Hamburg taxpayers of $150,000," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney Flynn, Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's … nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an … The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
Overtime earnings at state agencies rose to a record $611 million in 2013 a nearly 16 percent increase compared to 2012 according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Overtime increased in 2013 for the third straight year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… $156,000,” DiNapoli said. “Now, thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, … to support programs for children in her community. My office will continue to prosecute those who steal from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… 1, 2011 to March 11, 2014. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State … authorized to have two advance accounts with a total value of $106,000 as of March 31, 2012. Key Findings One void check was missing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 20
… for Accounts Payable Vouchers Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section … Vouchers and Land Claims , Business Units may now use the Attachment Feature in SFS’ Accounts Payable module to … feature in SFS must continue to retain hard copy originals as the documents of record unless certified to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/20-document-attachments-sfsYouth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on March 21, 2012, examined whether chargeback rates used by … rates; an electronic copy is available to other staff on a shared network drive. Additionally, OCFS has made … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/youth-facility-chargeback-rates-localities-followDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… gap, others may need to take a hard look at operations to find ways to cut costs to stay under the cap.” The tax cap, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroTown of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over its computer network for … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns internal controls over its computer network for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130DiNapoli: The South Bronx Sees Economic Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges
… but the area’s economy has shown resiliency, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … cultural projects. From 2011 to 2022, the South Bronx saw a 25% and 20% increase in jobs and businesses, respectively, … But for us in the Bronx, this is the floor and not the ceiling. In partnership with our Bronx Economic Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-south-bronx-sees-economic-growth-despite-pandemic-challengesDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring this individual to justice.” “It is always … such a thorough job investigating their cases, which makes my job as a prosecutor easier,” Rain said. “Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died … her father’s death, Hansen accessed her deceased father’s account online to obtain $67,423 through an online payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you … Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesTown of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… inventory, or sanitizing computer equipment before disposal. Key Recommendations Adopt written policies and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… was widespread around the state, ranging from a drop of 19.5 percent in Westchester County to a 41.5 percent … in Tioga County. Nearly every county in every region of the state saw a large drop in overall collections. New … that sales tax revenues would continue to drop because of COVID-19 but the May sales tax figures show just how deep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… ridership on New York City’s regional transit system is not recovering as hoped, leaving revenue well below … and federal relief runs out,” DiNapoli said. “Unless there is an additional influx of city, state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark options for closing its budget gaps that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Congress has provided some financial support, but far too little to fill the gap. For most local governments facing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea Brosnan to grand larceny for stealing nearly $60,000 from the village. Brosnan, 43, stole nearly $60,000 to shop on eBay and Amazon.com and pay divorce expenses, as … as collecting nearly $13,000 in unearned salary, according to an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… companies have been born outside the country, including Google, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, IBM, and Adobe. As the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigration